CVE-2016-6131

Name: CVE-2016-6131
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-07T15:59:00.367+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6131 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The demangler in GNU Libiberty allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop, stack overflow, and crash) via a cycle in the references of remembered mangled types.. EPSS estimates a 4.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The demangler in GNU Libiberty allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop, stack overflow, and crash) via a cycle in the references of remembered mangled types.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.62%

90.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gnu	Libiberty	All versions

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/30/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/30/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91519Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=71696Issue Tracking
https://gcc.gnu.org/ml/gcc-patches/2016-06/msg02030.htmlMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/30/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/30/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91519Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=71696Issue Tracking
https://gcc.gnu.org/ml/gcc-patches/2016-06/msg02030.htmlMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 7, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6131?

The demangler in GNU Libiberty allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop, stack overflow, and crash) via a cycle in the references of remembered mangled types.

How severe is CVE-2016-6131?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6131 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6131?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-6131?

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Source: NVD / NIST